Fertility Ain't Fair

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around early infertility diagnoses, premature ovarian insufficiency, and embracing life's unexpected paths with hope, purpose, and courage with Suddenly Infertile's, DaMarra "Chanel" King.

About DaMarra: Diagnosed with infertility in her early teens, DaMarra “Chanel” King has spent much of her life navigating the intersection of faith, resilience, purpose, and healing. Her deeply personal journey inspired her to become an advocate and storyteller for those navigating infertility and life’s unexpected turns. A Howard University alumna with an MBA from Point Park University, DaMarra brings a diverse background spanning education, human services, and public-sector leadership. She is also a wife, bonus mom, lifelong vocalist, and the creator and host of Suddenly Infertile, a podcast launched in 2025 featuring honest conversations about infertility, faith, healing, and finding purpose when life doesn’t go as planned.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around AI-powered fertility, hidden factors that keep women from getting and staying pregnant, and why tracking data alone isn’t enough with Kirsten Karchmer, CEO of Conceivable.

About Kirsten: Kirsten Karchmer is a health tech pioneer and women’s health expert, and the founder and CEO of Conceivable Technologies. After helping more than 10,000 women in her clinic, she built one of the first AI-driven fertility platforms to tackle the hidden factors that keep women from getting and staying pregnant. Named one of the most innovative health startups, her work has been featured everywhere from TechCrunch to Fox News, and she’s built a community of over 300,000 women on TikTok.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around unsuccessful IVF, grieving on the path to motherhood, and becoming a mom through adoption.​

About Angie: Angie Booker is a writer, marketing strategist and voice on infertility whose work bridges professional storytelling and lived experience. She brings a voice to conversations about infertility, grief, faith and the many paths to parenthood. Her infertility journey began nearly a decade ago and includes failed IVF, a delayed medical diagnosis that could have made pregnancy unsafe and alternative family building through adoption. She speaks out to help women and families make sense of infertility, not just survive it, while also honoring the “no” that may have saved her life. What began as a private journey became a public calling.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around the gut-hormone connection, cycle literacy, and foundational health habits with Megan Skinnell.

About Megan: Megan Skinnell, RN, BSN, AFMC is a registered nurse, certified health coach, and founder of Holsoma Health, a coaching platform focused on functional wellness for women. She is Applied Functional Medicine Certified (AFMC) through The School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM). Megan blends her nursing background with functional medicine principles to educate and coach women on gut health, metabolic balance, reproductive health, and cycle literacy. Her work centers on foundational nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support hormonal resilience and empower women to better understand their bodies and advocate confidently within the healthcare system.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around perimenopause, women's healthcare at all life stages, and listening to women with Dr. Peggy Margetson.

About Dr. Peggy: Dr. Peggy Margetson (formerly Roberts) is a Board-Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and the CEO of Trust Women’s Healthcare. A renowned advocate for health equity, she specializes in GYN care, obstetrics, and menopause, specifically focusing on the needs of women of color. Named the 2025 Healthcare Hero for New York’s 17th Legislative District, Dr. Peggy is also the creator of The Menopause Connection. Through her clinical work and media presence, she is redefining midlife care and empowering women to lead their own health journeys with confidence.  

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around all things PCOS from symptoms, to diagnoses, and advocating for others with Megan Stewart. ​

About Megan: Megan Stewart is the Founder and Executive Director of the PCOS Awareness Association (PCOSAA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering those affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Since 2012, she has led PCOSAA to become a global leader in PCOS advocacy and patient empowerment. Under her guidance, PCOSAA has launched transformative initiatives including PCOS CON, Shades of Teal Membership, Men of Teal, and the forthcoming Search for a PCOS Specialist platform. The organization also partners with Lujan Labs of Cornell University and proudly contributes to Dr. Jill Biden’s Women’s Health Initiative, advancing national efforts for equitable women’s health research and awareness.​ A woman living with PCOS​ herself, Megan channels her experience into action — driving PCOSAA’s mission to educate, empower, and elevate every voice impacted by PCOS through compassion, innovation, and advocacy.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around donor egg IVF, grieving genetics, and age appropriate conversations for donor conceived children with Sherri Sawyerr. 

About Sherri: Sherri Sawyerr is a proud mother, storyteller, and fertility advocate whose journey to motherhood was shaped by faith, loss, and unwavering love. After facing the heartbreak of infertility, she and her husband chose the path of donor egg IVF—a decision that led them to the beautiful gift of their daughter. Determined to create more representation for families like hers, Sherri began sharing her story to help others feel less alone. Her heartfelt children’s book, Love Grew Me, was written to help parents explain donor conception to their children with honesty and compassion—especially in Black families, where these conversations are often missing from mainstream narratives. A graduate of Spelman College, Sherri now lives in the Atlanta area with her husband, their daughter, and their two beloved dogs. Whether through her writing, speaking, or simply showing up online with vulnerability and grace, she is helping to redefine what family looks like—and reminding us all that love is what truly makes a family.

In this guided meditation we take the time to honor how we are ending the year and reminding one another that no matter what, you are more than enough. Stay hopeful!

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around complex PTSD and fertility, creating whole body wellness, and how to navigate "faux holism" with Nicole Lange (@thebabyyouwantofficial). 

About Nicole: Nicole Lange is revolutionizing fertility care by addressing what everyone else ignores: the trauma created by treatment itself. As an acupuncturist specializing exclusively in women's emotional wellness and fertility, Nicole has been present for over 1,000 embryo transfers while consistently delivering outcomes that surpass expectations. Her trauma-informed approach prevents the PTSD that affects nearly 50% of people in fertility treatment—proving that when you work with your whole self instead of just your reproductive parts, both conception odds and life quality dramatically improve. Find her transformative programs at lifehealinglife.com.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around egg donation, surrogacy, and ethics in fertility solutions from an IVF momma with over 35 years in healthcare, Mary Fusillo. 

About Mary: Mary Fusillo, RN, BSN, MS, is the founder and CEO of Family Solutions International, a leading organization in third-party reproduction and fertility consulting. With over 25 years in infertility care and 35 years in healthcare, Mary has pioneered programs in egg donation, surrogacy, and reproductive ethics. Inspired by her own fertility journey, she built trusted companies like The Donor Solution and 3 Sisters Surrogacy, connecting families worldwide with compassionate, ethical fertility solutions. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in bioethics, Mary brings deep insight into the medical, emotional, and ethical sides of modern family building.